New hunting rifle
#2
Whichever feels best in your hands. Try before you buy.
I'm looking at the Tikka T3 Lite in 308. Looks odd but feels good in the hands and balances well. Bolt is the SMOOTHEST I have ever worked. Ever. I wonder if the Sako's bolt is similar.
I'm looking at the Tikka T3 Lite in 308. Looks odd but feels good in the hands and balances well. Bolt is the SMOOTHEST I have ever worked. Ever. I wonder if the Sako's bolt is similar.
#7
I have a TC Icon in 308 Winchester and it is a pleasure to shoot. The factory test target that came with the rifle was a 3 shot group of .32" at 100 yards. I have shot several groups that size with factory 168 grain Barnes Vor-Tx ammo. Several groups in the .75" range with Federal 150 grain PowerShoks.
I have it topped with a Leupold Vari X ii mounted in Warne steel rings. The integrated mounting rail is very solid.
The rifle has one of the best factory triggers that I have experienced. The trigger has just a little bit of noticeable creep but is very crisp. My T3 had just a tad better trigger.
If you purchased an Icon I don't think you would be disappointed. At the same time I don't think you'd be disappointed with the A7 either.
I have it topped with a Leupold Vari X ii mounted in Warne steel rings. The integrated mounting rail is very solid.
The rifle has one of the best factory triggers that I have experienced. The trigger has just a little bit of noticeable creep but is very crisp. My T3 had just a tad better trigger.
If you purchased an Icon I don't think you would be disappointed. At the same time I don't think you'd be disappointed with the A7 either.
Last edited by VAhuntr; 11-28-2013 at 02:31 PM.
#10
Spike
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 35
7mm-08 or .308
You might want to check on the availability of 7mm-08 ammo and .308 ammo in your area. .308 is generally available in everywhere, 7mm-08 might be a lot harder to find in the type you would prefer or at all.